Most reviewed Nature preserves in Wake County

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Wake County through these extensively reviewed and popular spots.

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Inokashira Park Zoo
Zoo
Family-friendly zoo where visitors touch & hold small animals, plus a botanical garden & play areas.
4.20 (7.3K reviews)
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Tomonoura (Setonaikai National Park)
National reserve
Centuries-old fishing village with preserved traditional Japanese houses, shops & temples.
4.20 (5K reviews)
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Akiyoshidai
Observation deck
Hiking area in a karst landscape dotted with rocky outcrops, plus a cave system & underground river.
4.20 (4.4K reviews)
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Todoroki Ravine Park
Park
Serene, tree-filled park with a brook, walking path & traditional Japanese garden, plus a temple.
4.20 (4.1K reviews)
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Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
National park
Colorful seasonal blooms, walking paths & a boating lake, plus playgrounds & views of Osaka Bay.
4.20 (4K reviews)
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National Natural Monument Onigajō Cliff.
Scenic spot
World Heritage–listed coastline with 0.7 mi. of unusual rock formations, cliffs & a visitor center.
4.30 (3.9K reviews)
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Genbudo Park
Nature preserve
Group of dramatically patterned basalt caves, with guided tours & a modern natural history museum.
4.10 (2.6K reviews)
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Cape Muroto
Scenic spot
Walking paths among volcanic rock formations, plus a lighthouse & viewpoint for sunrises & sunsets.
4.20 (2.5K reviews)
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Toriike Pond
Nature preserve
Water-filled sinkhole formed by limestone erosion, with a tunnel to the sea favored by divers.
4.10 (2.3K reviews)
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Shikinomori Park
Park
Forest park with seasonal cherry blossoms & wild flowers, plus an amphitheater & playground.
4.10 (2.2K reviews)
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Katsuura Marine Park
Nature preserve
Ocean-viewing deck at the end of a pier, plus an underwater observatory for watching marine life.
3.90 (2K reviews)
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Hyogo Prefectural Arimafuji Park
Nature preserve
Nature trails through various habitats, art installations at the Wind Museum & a large playground.
4.20 (1.9K reviews)
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Suizenji Ezuko park
Park
Park around placid Ezu Lake, with a jogging circuit, plus rowing & pedal boats for rental.
4.30 (1.7K reviews)
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Miyako Island Underwater Park
Nature preserve
Underwater observation facility, plus a shop & a casual cafe offering dishes with local ingredients.
3.80 (1.7K reviews)
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Kikuchi Gorge
Tourist attraction
Peaceful, forested valley featuring a variety of scenic river waterfalls & nature trails.
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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Koyaike Park
Playground
Green space featuring a pond, a bridge for viewing waterfowl & an insect pavilion with butterflies.
4.00 (1.5K reviews)
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Hananuki Gorge
Nature preserve
Forested area known for its hiking trails & a suspended bridge over a narrow gorge with views.
3.90 (1.4K reviews)
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Higatayoka Park
Nature preserve
Sprawling, family-friendly park featuring seaside promenades, a playground & children's pools.
4.10 (1.4K reviews)
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Institute for Nature Study
Nature preserve
Botanical gardens with a wooded path, ponds, ancient pine trees, marshes & medieval villa ruins.
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
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Serigaya Park
City park
Large green space with ponds & flower gardens, plus kids' activities like zip lines & Tarzan ropes.
4.10 (1.3K reviews)
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